A NEW MOTOR FUEL

Hokitika Guardian, 19 December 1919, Page 3

A NEW MOTOR FUEL

LONDON, October 16. A. South American named Andrade, of Portuguese extraction, has invented a new motor fuel which, when tested, appears to have given promising results. It is understood that Anrade claims that by mixing certain chemicals with pure water a liquid is produced which is capable of providing motive power. The chemicals -are introduced in the form of powders; and minor experiments which have been carried out aie reported to have proved very encouraging. Further tests have, however, to be made before the new fuel can be considered to have established the claims of the inventor. At Nottingham, during a trial at Alderman Ball’s place, on some of the liquid being poured on to the ground it burned smoothly and emitted no smoke. The smell did not recall that of petrol. Half a bucketful of the liquid being poured into the petrol tank of (Mr Ball’s car, which travelled with perfect ■ smoothness, and at high rate of speed. More water was added, and this seemed, if possible, rather to improve the running of the engine. Mr Ball -says that the car travelled over 30 miles on one gallon, and that if Andrade’s assertions are true a gallon can be manufactured for fivepence. Great interest has been aroused among motor firms in the locality. Andrade also claims that his invention will prove more valuable for submarine craft, as practically no air Is necessary.